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      BSA Gold Star 650 Specs Officially Revealed – 652cc, 45 bhp, 55 Nm, 198 Kgs

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      New BSA Gold Star 650The BSA-branded 650cc motorcycle will be launched in United Kingdom initially followed by possible launch in India at later stage
      We already have been acquainted with the fact that Classic Legends is working on reviving multiple motorcycle brands including Yezdi and BSA. The company already relaunched the Jawa brand in 2018 which has been met with reasonable success. It had earlier been reported that Classic Legends is working on bringing back the BSA brand with a new 650cc motorcycle.
      Officially named Gold Star 650, this bike made its first appearance at an exclusive event in Birmingham UK.  For reference, Classic Legends bought the rights of the incumbent BSA Motorcycles back in 2016 for approximately Rs 28 crores. The bike, as evident in previous spy shots, sports a retro-style design of a modern classic motorcycle.
      BSA Gold Star 650 – Retro Styling
      At first glance, certain elements, especially the rear section barring the taillight, look uncannily familiar with its 300cc Jawa counterparts. Some of the highlights of the 650cc roadster include beefy side panels, single-piece handlebar, single-piece bench seat, round headlamp, circular turn indicators and fork gaiters.
      Gold Star flaunts an extensive use of chrome across its body, from headlamp to fuel tank extending to its exhaust pipe and engine casing. The teardrop-shaped fuel tank as well as broad front and rear fenders accentuate the bike’s retro appeal. A lot of these elements appear to be inspired by the classic Bonneville Twins.
      BSA Gold Star 650 Specs – Part 1
      The instrument cluster consists of twin-pod analogue dials which frankly looks better on this class of motorcycles. Riding ergonomics also seem relaxed with a wide handlebar and mid-set footpegs. The single exhaust pipe suggests that the bike might be powered by a single-cylinder heart underneath. The engine, in fact, is the biggest highlight of the bike.
      BSA Gold Star 650 Specs
      New BSA Gold Star 650 is powered by a single cylinder 652cc engine which delivers 55 Nm torque and 45 Bhp power. It is mated to a 5 speed gearbox. On a closer look at the engine, the casing design is somewhat reminiscent of the Rotax unit powering the BMW F 650 Funduro adventure bike. The 650cc single-cylinder DOHC unit features cooling fins but on a closer inspection, one could notice a black hose emerging from the powertrain which leads to a fairly large radiator.
      A fuel injector cover is also visible which gives it an old-school appeal. While it aims to look like an air-cooled unit, the piping for liquid cooling near the frame downtube indicates that it will be a liquid-cooled motor. This will help the bike extract more oomph out of the engine despite being only a single-cylinder unit.
      BSA Gold Star 650 Specs – Part 2
      Dynamics
      As for hardware, the bike gets raked-out telescopic forks at front and twin preload-adjustable rear shock absorbers to carry out the suspension duties. Braking setup comprises disc brakes at both ends which will be assisted by a dual-channel ABS. The traditional wire-spokes wheels are shod with old-school Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp tubed tyres similar to the ones found in Royal Enfield 650cc Twins.
      While the motorcycle is being developed in India, since Classic Legends has its R&D set up here, the BSA-branded model will initially cater to consumers in United Kingdom. Assembly of the upcoming bike is expected to take place in BSA’s facility in Midlands. That said, Gold Star could well be launched in India at a later stage. More

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      Royal Enfield 650 Twins Anniversary Edition Prices Leak Online

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      Royal Enfield 650 GT Anniversary Edition120th year anniversary edition Interceptor and Continental 650 GT feature black-chrome tank and blacked out components
      120 years is a long time. Royal Enfield has packaged this journey as 120th year Interceptor and Continental 650 GT anniversary edition motorcycles. The first step was taken in November of 1901, when the first RE bike was launched in London.
      To celebrate this, Royal Enfield has launched special edition Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. These limited edition motorcycles come with rich black-chrome colour offerings with handcrafted brass tank representative badges.
      Royal Enfield 650 Twins Anniversary Edition Prices
      In all 480 units will be available worldwide. 60 units each of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will be available in India, South-East Asia, Americas and Europe markets, respectively. Which equates to 120 units in the 4 aforementioned business regions.
      In India, these will go on sale on the 6th Dec 2021, that is day after tomorrow. It will be only sold via online mode. 60 units of each INT650 and 60 units of GT650 are available. Registrations have been open since a few days. All 120 units are expected to go get sold off in a few seconds.
      Royal Enfield 650 Twins Limited Edition
      As per the Royal Enfield official configurator, price of the fully loaded Interceptor 650 Anniversary edition is Rs 4.5 lakh. Price of the RE Continental GT 650 Anniversary edition is Rs 4.8 lakh. All prices are on-road, Chennai. The prices include genuine RE blacked-out kit, which is priced at Rs 18.5k for INT 650 and Rs 19.5k for the GT650. These anniversary editions also come with extended warranty of 2 years (worth Rs 4.7k), in addition to the standard 3 year warranty.
      Black chrome tech
      Chroming was carried out by an alternate, sustainable trivalent eco- friendly process. Black chrome tanks are complemented with blacked out components, engine, silencer and other elements in black. Genuine Motorcycle Accessories include black flyscreens, engine guards, heel guards, touring and bar end mirrors amongst others.
      The die-cast brass tank badge is crafted in collab with multi generational ‘Sirpi Senthil’ artisans family from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. The collab is a first of its kind. The rich black-chrome tank colour scheme is developed in-house with chroming tech that’s eco-friendly at the manufacturing factory in Thiruvottiyur, Chennai – India.
      120th Year Anniversary edition Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650s will feature hand-painted pinstripes. Tank top badge features an unique serial number of each motorcycle. This indicates it’s one of 60 in the four regions it’s going to be sold in. The side panel decal is an ode to Royal Enfield’s 120 years.
      RE 650 twins popularity
      Inspired by the Enfield Interceptor 750 and Continental GT 250 from the sixties, the 650 twins continue to strengthen Royal Enfield’s export business. Market reach too has been improved by foraying into new countries. It’s no surprise that both offerings were a perfect selection for anniversary homage. Company’s teams across UK and India have worked on this special offerings. More

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      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Free For Instagram User – But There Is A Catch

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      Image for reference.Bajaj Pulsar 250 twins compete against the likes of Yamaha FZ25, Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250
      The Pulsar range of motorcycles is in a transition phase with Bajaj planning to bring a series of new generation models. It has started with two new Pulsar 250 models- N250 and F250 which will be followed by new Pulsar models with lower displacements.
      It appears as if the twin siblings have witnessed a decent start in the first month since Bajaj clocked a monthly volume of 3,38,473 units in November which comprises both domestic sales as well as exports. The Chakan-based bikemaker is leaving no stone unturned in promoting the new offerings among the masses.
      Bajaj Pulsar 250 Free
      Though the Pulsar 250 has been launched, but it is yet to reach at all dealerships across India. The motorcycles are arriving at different cities across India in phases. First unit of the motorcycle was delivered in Pune, which is where the motorcycle is manufactured.
      Speaking about the free Bajaj Pulsar offered – Recently, an Instagram user jokingly requested Bajaj on social media to gift him a new Pulsar F250. The company decided to grant his wish. But with a condition – if the comment posted receives at least 250,000 likes.
      Bajaj offers free Pulsar 250
      Pulsar 250- Hardware Specs
      The new Pulsar 250 is underpinned by a brand new tubular chassis which doesn’t share any of its elements with the current Pulsar models. The chassis is suspended on 37mm conventional telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock with Nitrox at rear. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc at front and a 230mm rotor at rear which are aided by a single-channel ABS.
      The motorcycles ride on 17-inch alloy wheels which are wrapped around by 100/80 section and 130/70 section tyres a front and rear respectively. While the naked iteration weighs 162kg, the semi-faired version tips the weighing scales at 164kg. Both bikes share a similar set of features such as full-LED lighting, a USB charger and a semi-digital instrument console.
      Engine Specs & Design
      Powering the new Pulsar 250 siblings is a 249.07cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine that delivers an output of 24.1 bhp at 8,750rpm and 21.5 Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. The motor is paired with a five-speed gearbox that benefits from an assist and slipper clutch function.
      N250 and F250 differ in their styling. While the former is a naked streetfighter, the latter semi-faired sports commuter. F250 gets a front-heavy faired body with a large windscreen upfront and a slightly raised up clip-on handlebar. On the other hand, N250 gets a bikini fairing at front with a slightly low-set single-piece handlebar. /Apart from these minute variations both motorcycles flaunt a similar design.
      Commission styling elements comprise a muscular 14-litre fuel tank, a redesigned split-style taillight, a split-style step-up seat, and a side-slung twin-barrel exhaust. While Pulsar N250 is priced at Rs 1.38 lakh, Pulsar 250 is offered at a price of Rs 1.40 lakh (both prices ex-showroom). More

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      Benelli TRK 251 Adventure 250cc Teased – KTM 250 Rival Launch Soon

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      Benelli TRK 251 Teased – India Launch SoonBenelli India has shared a new teaser of their upcoming motorcycle – The much awaited 250cc adventure to rival KTM 250 ADV
      Benelli has had an eventful 2021 in India. In Jan 2021, Benelli India launched TRK 502 ADV motorcycle at Rs 4.8 lakh, ex-sh. This was followed by the launch of Leoncino 500 in Feb 2021. Then came the TRK 502X in March 2021. July 2021 saw the launch of Benelli 502c. Since then, there has been no new launches from Benelli India.
      Apart from the above mentioned motorcycles, Benelli also offers the Imperiale 400 – which is also their most affordable and highest selling motorcycle in the country. Benelli is getting ready to launch a new entry level motorcycle, and probably an even more affordable motorcycle in India, than the Imperiale 400.
      Benelli TRK 251 Adventure teased
      Just at the start of the year 2021, ahead of the launch of their first motorcycle, Benelli had announced their plans to launch 7 new motorcycles in the range of 250cc to 600cc. Of these 7, Benelli has already launched 4 of them in 2021. They will soon ben launching their 5th motorcycle under this plan.
      Benelli India has shared a new teaser of their upcoming motorcycle for India. Though not much has been revealed in the teaser, Benelli fans might find the teaser familiar. Take a look at the teaser video below.
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      The reason that some Benelli fans might find this teaser familiar, is because this is the same teaser from 2019, which was shared by Benelli to tease the TRK 251. Now, Benelli India has used a part of the same teaser in their latest teaser. Hat tip to automotive enthusiast The Highway Pilot for sharing the update.
      Benelli TRK 251 Adventure Specs
      Demand for entry level adventure motorcycles in India is on the rise. Benelli TRK 251 Adventure 250cc Motorcycle borrows inspiration from the TRK 502. It is built on a steel tube trellis frame. Benelli TRK 251 boasts of 17” multi spoke alloys fitted with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres. It gets 41mm upside down forks in the front and 51mm monoshock at the rear.
      Braking duties are via 280mm single floating disc and 4 piston caliper along with 240mm disc and single piston caliper. It sports LED headlamps, distinctive front mudguard and a tall windshield offering good protection to rider over long distances even at higher speeds.
      Benelli TRK 251 Teased – India Launch Soon
      Wide handlebars offer better control while the fully digital instrument cluster which enhances its appeal. A split pillion rider seat, long grab handles and compact LED tail lamp are also a part of the features on this off roader.
      Benelli TRK 251 is powered by a 250cc, liquid cooled, four stroke motor that offers 26 PS peak power at 9,250 rpm and 21 Nm peak torque at 8,000 rpm mated to a 6 speed gearbox. Launch is expected to take place in Jan 2022. Benelli could launch the TRK 250cc adventure at an aggressive price tag, in the range of Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, ex-sh. It will rival KTM ADV 250 upon launch. More

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      Triumph Tiger Sport 660 Bookings Open At Rs 50k

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      New Triumph Tiger 660 SportUpon its launch in India, it will rival other middleweight ADV tourers such as Kawasaki Versys 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 650
      Back in Oct this year, the all new Triumph Tiger 660 Sport made its global debut in the UK. It is the new entry-level Tiger in the company line-up, their most affordable Tiger yet. Tiger Sport 660 is based on the same frame as the brand’s latest naked streetfighter- Trident 660.
      With India being one of the key markets for the company, the launch of new ADV motorcycle is going to take place soon. Ahead of that, Triumph India has started accepting bookings for the Tiger Sport 660. Pre-bookings amount for Triumph Tiger 660 Sport is kept at Rs 50,000.
      Triumph Tiger Sport 660 – Brand New Attire
      Triumph Trident, the new entry-level middleweight naked bike was launched in India earlier this year and is priced at a range of Rs 6.95 lakh to Rs 7.08 lakh (ex-showroom). Coming back to Tiger Sport 660, the bike is a road-biased tourer whereas a full-fledged hardcore Adventure version of the same is also expected to make its debut at a later stage.
      The images reveal that Tiger Sport 660 gets a very sharp front fascia which is distinct from the larger and more powerful Tiger-branded ADVs. It also features signature styling elements such as a half-faired design with a tall windscreen underlining the design of a contemporary ADV tourer.
      New Triumph Tiger 660 Sport Bookings open in India
      Upfront, Tiger Sport gets a twin LED headlamp setup with LED DRLs and LED turn indicators. At first glance, design of Tiger Sport 660 reminds us of Japanese adventure bikes but it also borrows certain cues from Tiger Sport 850.
      Updated Ergonomics, Hardware
      In comparison to Trident, Tiger Sport 660 will have a more upright and comfortable riding position with taller handlebars, longer seat and neutral set footpegs. This would make it an ideal choice for long-distance touring. As mentioned earlier, it gets the same underpinnings as Trident 660 featuring the same frame, however, suspension offers slightly more travel to do justice to its ADV characteristic.
      That said other hardware configurations such as braking setup, wheels and adjustable levers are identical to Trident. Speaking of hardware, suspension is sourced from Showa which will comprise 41mm inverted forks up front and mono-shock at rear. Braking is via twin discs in the front and single disc at the rear.
      Powertrain Specs
      Tiger Sport is powered by the same 660cc liquid-cooled inline triple motor which also propels Trident 660. This engine dishes out 80 bhp at 10,250rpm and peak torque of 64 Nm at 6,250rpm. It will be paired with a six-speed gearbox. It is heavier than its naked streetfighter counterpart thanks to the rear subframe and additional fairing. Expect launch price in the range of Rs 7.5 lakhs, ex-sh. More

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      Hero Argentina Operations Get Boost – Xpulse 200, Hunk 160R Launched

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      Hero Hunk 160R in Argentina. Image – Italika
      Hero MotoCorp and Gilera Motors Argentina expand operations to inaugurate dealership in Buenos Aires
      Hero MotoCorp with Gilera Motors Argentina has stepped up operations in the country. With this, a flagship dealership has been inaugurated in Buenos Aires. This is part of breathing in new tempo into boosting Hero MotoCorp‘s presence in Argentina.
      Revitalisation efforts get off to a fresh start through a partnership with Gilera Motors. The latter is a leading Argentinian name in the motor vehicle sector, and an experienced Latin American motorcycle manufacturer.
      Investments from Gilera Motors Argentina are aimed to rapidly expand all business operations. The boost is expected to generate about 500 new jobs in the region. Gilera Motors’ partnership has a multiplier effect on the local economy. This pertains to generating investment, and direct and indirect jobs. Plans include further expansion of operations in the future.
      Hero MotoCorp Argentina Operations
      In order to be fully prepped for Hero MotoCorp’s product lineup, Gilera Motors Argentina has expanded its plant in Carlos Spegazzini Province of Buenos Aires. This entails complete infra renovation, and adapting to latest automotive tech.
      Hero MotoCorp opens new flagship store in Argenina. File photo – Vasquez.
      Hero MotoCorp and Gilera Motors Argentina have aid out an expansion plan. This will strengthen and expand the sales and service network nationwide. The groundwork will pave the way for Hero to launch a wide range of two wheelers in the country.
      New Hero Motorcycle Launches In Argentina
      Hero MotoCorp undertakes design and development at its R&D centres in India and Germany. Manufacturing is distributed across plants in India, Colombia, and Bangladesh. While Indian Euro emission norms are more advanced, in Argentina, compliance is to Euro 3 and Euro 4 standards. This is a great business opportunity as most bikes that failed a cost efficiency test to be upgraded in terms of Euro compliancy have over time been dropped from the exhaustive product lineup in India.
      Sanjay Bhan, Head – Global Business, Hero MotoCorp, said, “We are happy to rapidly expand our operations in Argentina. We have already made significant progress since announcing our new association with Gilera Motors Argentina in October. We have already inaugurated a flagship store and are focussed on scaling up sales and service across the country. With our soon-to-be-launched range of globally acclaimed products, we are confident of exciting the market and appealing to the customers.”
      Omar Caruso, Vice President of Gilera Motors Argentina, said, “Customers will also benefit from the latest technologies of Hero MotoCorp products such as the Xpulse 200 and Hunk 160R.” More

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      BSA Motorcycles Unveils Their First New Motorcycle – Royal Enfield 650 Rival

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      New BSA Motorcycle DebutsBSA Motorcycles has showcased their new motorcycle under the leadership of Mahindra owned Classic Legends
      A few days ago, BSA Motorcycles had officially announced their return via social media. The same was also retweeted by Anand Mahindra, helping stir up enthusiasm among BSA fans across the world. Now, their first motorcycle has been officially unveiled.
      Birmingham Small Arms or BSA has officially mark its revival, with the unveiling of their first new gen motorcycle under the ownership of Classic Legends. The new BSA motorcycle was showcased at an exclusive event in Birmingham UK. Images are credit to BSA Motorcycles Facebook page.
      BSA Goldstar 650
      This new BSA motorcycle is likely to be called as Goldstar 650. It will be on public display at the upcoming Motorcycle Live show in Birmingham, UK being held from 4th-12th December 2021. BSA Goldstar 650 is likely to be powered by a single cylinder 650cc engine and will rival the likes of Royal Enfield 650 Twins in the UK and other markets hopefully.
      It may be recalled that BSA Motorcycles became defunct in 1970s but with Classic Legends, a Mahindra subsidiary, in-charge of the BSA project since 2016, the brand gets revived with more focus on international markets. Classic Legends acquired BSA for approximately Rs. 28 crores.
      New BSA Motorcycle Debuts
      With this announcement made, Classic Legends has lost no time in readying their new motorcycle. Test bikes have been spied on test in Pune, India. These bikes could also be produced in India at the company’s plant in Pithampur with exports to commence from early next year.
      BSA Goldstar 650 – More details
      Classic Legends has set up a technical and design center in Banbury, Oxfordshire followed by assembly of new motorcycles at the BSA facility in Midlands. This new BSA motorcycle will be positioned in the premium bike segment. It will boast of a classic design with the character of old BSA bikes but with modern underpinnings. It is set to go on sale in the UK first, but could also make its way to India.
      The new 650cc will continue to exude a retro theme. It receives a rounded headlamp with integrated DRLs, LED tail lamp, tear drop shaped fuel tank and wide set handlebars. It will also get broad fenders at the front and rear. It will sport spoked wheels wrapped with Pirelli tyres. Extensive use of chrome is seen across its body, from headlamp to fuel tank extending to its exhaust pipe and engine casing. An elongated seat and an upright riding position will show off its retro theme.
      New BSA Motorcycle Debuts
      Engine specs on the new BSA Goldstar are likely to include a 650cc motor making 47 hp power and 40 Nm torque. The engine will be liquid cooled to comply with future emission standards. It will receive disc brakes at the front and rear along with dual channel ABS as standard.
      In other news, BSA Motorcycle Company has received a grant of 4.6 million GBP (Rs 45.20 crore) from the UK Government to develop zero emission motorcycles. These are being developed at the company’s R&D center in the Midlands, UK with production set to commence soon. More

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      Honda Benly e Electric Scooter Swappable Battery To Be Made In India

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      Honda Benle e Electric Scooter with battery swappable techHonda Motor Japan have setup a new subsidiary in India which will manufacture battery packs for Electric scooters, EVs
      Honda has established a new subsidiary in India which will provide battery packs for small mobility in the country. Officially named Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited, this firm will also be responsible for battery swapping technologies in upcoming two-wheelers from the Japanese brand.
      The registered office is located in Bengaluru. MD of this new company is Kiyoshi Ito. It has been setup with a capital of Rs 135 crores. Honda Motor Japan owns 100% stake in the subsidiary. The company aims to accelerate the penetration of electric vehicles (EVs) by solving three issues of electric vehicles: limited range, long charging time and high cost of batteries. However, services of the subsidiary won’t be limited to the electric two-wheeler space only.
      Honda Battery Made In India – Mobile Power Pack e:
      The firm plans to start battery sharing service for electric auto rickshaws (E-auto) from the first half of 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka and expand its operations in other Indian cities in a phased manner. Subscribers can avail services from the nearest battery-swapping station located in the city to exchange used batteries with fully charged ones.
      The Japanese auto giant has branded the all-new portable and swappable batteries as ‘Honda Mobile Power Pack (MPP) e:’. By using this service, owners need not wait for charging and can get back on the road. These batteries will be made in India by Honda.
      Honda Benle e Electric Scooter with battery swappable tech
      Interestingly, this is the same battery pack which also powers the Benly e electric scooter. The same scooter that has already spied on test near Pune earlier this year in June. This electric scooter has been specifically developed to cater to everyday pickup and delivery services. It is expected to be launched in India next year.
      Benly e- Specs
      Test mules of Benly e e-scooter have already been spotted on a couple of occasions previously. It made its maiden appearance at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show back in 2019. The scooter is powered by an electric motor that derives its energy from Honda’s MPP comprising two 48V, 20.8Ah lithium-ion batteries.
      Benly e is offered in four trims namely Benly e I, Benly e I Pro, Benly e II and Benly e II Pro. These trims are offered with different motor specifications. Benly e I and I Pro feature a 2.8 kW (3.8 bhp) electric motor which returns a torque output of 13 Nm. On the other hand, Benly e II and II Pro are propelled by a 4.2 kW (5.7 bhp) electric motor that makes 15 Nm of peak torque.
      Honda Battery Pack To Be Made In India
      As for performance, Honda claims a top speed of 30kmph on a flat road for Benly e I and I Pro whereas both these trims offer a range of 87km on a single charge. The more premium Benly e II and II Pro, receive a stronger top speed of 60kmph on a flat road while range drops to 43km on a single charge.
      A hill climb of up to 12 degrees incline is possible with a maximum cargo of 30kg for Benly e I and I Pro. For Benly e II and II Pro, the same incline can be overcome with a peak cargo load of 60kg. The higher variants are even offered with a reverse assist feature. More